Monthly Archives: April 2014

Get Back Inside the Box

Posted on April 24, 2014 by WhiteElephantInTheRoom

The children in my family have a long-standing gift-opening tradition. After excitedly ripping away the paper on the giant something-or-other our parents painstakingly tracked down, funded and gift-wrapped just for us, we marvel at our new possession for the requisite … Continue reading →

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Amateur Wine Snobbery: Tasting Room Edition

Posted on April 14, 2014 by WhiteElephantInTheRoom

I’ve recently taken up wine tasting as a hobby. And like any hobby from scrapbooking to spelunking, this one is consuming a great deal of my time and money. In fact, I’m enjoying it so much it’s starting to get … Continue reading →

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The Dos and Don’ts of Foolin’

Posted on April 1, 2014 by WhiteElephantInTheRoom

The scene is Christmas Day 1991. Snow falls in the Chicago suburbs as an eleven year old girl in red snowman socks (that she still owns) wakes up at 7AM and runs to the tree to scope out the loot. … Continue reading →

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